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KiddyVan14-ENG-USACAN-8-14
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The towing bicycle must be equipped with strong, properly
functioning brakes. Riding with inadequate or improperly
functioning brakes could result in accidents with serious
injury or death. For installing the rear wheel of the tow-
ing bicycle, follow the instructions and warnings given in
the owner’s manual of the towing bicycle. When in doubt,
consult a professional bicycle mechanic. A rear wheel that
has been incorrectly installed could lock up and cause ac-
cidents with serious injury or death.
If the towing bicycle is not securely braced in an upright
position (e.g. with an appropriate kickstand), it could fall
over while passengers are climbing in or out of the Trailer,
which can result in serious injury of the children and/or
rider.
Kiddy Van as Trailer, Jogger, or Stroller (accessory kit)
Never use the Kiddy Van if it is not in perfect working
order. The Kiddy Van must be periodically inspected for
damage and/or wear to the wheels, hitch arm, frame, fabric
body, security pins, quick-release mechanisms, and safety
harnesses. If any of these parts are found to be damaged,
the Kiddy Van may not be used until the damage has been
properly repaired, ideally by a professional bicycle me-
chanic.
Never leave a child in the Trailer, Jogger, or Stroller unat-
tended, not even briefly. In your absence, hazardous,
unforeseen situations could arise, including accidents with
serious injury or death.
When riding in the Kiddy Van, your child must be strapped
securely into the safety harness at all times. Avoid seri-
ous injury from falling or sliding out. Always use seat belt.
Always use the lap belt and shoulder straps in combination
with the crotch strap. Otherwise, in dangerous situations,
the child could slip out from under the safety harness,
resulting in serious injury or death.
Failure to adjust the straps of the safety harness properly
or to fasten the buckles correctly could result in accidents
with serious injury or death.
The shoulder straps must fit comfortably yet snugly over
the passenger’s shoulders to ensure that the passenger
is held securely in the seat. If the straps are too loose, the
safety harness may not be able to hold the child securely,
and, in the event of an accident, the child could slip out,
resulting in serious injury or death. Straps that are too tight
can cause discomfort to the passenger.
When not fitted to a child in the seat, bucked safety har-
nesses can form loops that may result in the serious injury,
strangulation, or death of the child. Therefore, never leave
safety harnesses buckled when not fitted to a child.
It is critical that all maintenance work specified in the
section “Kiddy Van Inspections and Maintenance” be
performed in the specified intervals. Using the Kiddy Van
when it is not in perfect working order can result in ac-
cidents with serious injury or death.
Never use the Kiddy Van Trailer, Stroller, or Jogger near an
open fire or exposed flame. It could catch fire, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Assembly and repair
The Kiddy Van must be properly assembled to professional
standards. Improper assembly can result in accidents with
serious injury or death.
Follow the instructions for the correct installation of the
axle hitch, hitch arm, and components of the Stroller and
Jogger Kit (accessory). When in doubt, contact your Kiddy
Van dealer.
Do not use plastic bags or packaging in cribs, beds,
carriages, or playpens. Plastic bags and packaging ma-
terials can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation,
keep plastic bags and packaging away from babies and
children. Babies and children could pull plastic bags or
packaging over their heads and suffocate.
Choking hazard! The shipping box contains small parts
that could present a choking hazard to young children.
To avoid serious injuries or death, keep small parts away
from young children.
All repairs must be carried out to professional standards
using only original Kiddy Van parts, ideally by a professio-
nal bicycle mechanic. Incorrect installation or repair work
could result in accidents with serious injury or death.
It is vitally important that the brakes are correctly installed.
Improperly installed brakes can cause malfunction. The
parked Kiddy Van could roll away, resulting in accidents
with serious injury or death.
After you have attached the wheels, it is vitally important
that you check whether the axles are securely locked into
the axle receivers by firmly pulling on the wheels. It should
not be possible to remove the wheels without pressing on
the dust cap. Wheels that have not been securely attached
can fall off when riding, resulting in accidents with serious
injury or death
After the wheels have been installed, be sure to check
that the parking brake functions properly. Always set the
parking brake when releasing the handlebar of a parked/
stopped Jogger, or Stroller (accessory kit), and check that
the wheels are securely locked by giving the Kiddy Van a
gentle push and pull. If the parking brake is not correctly
engaged, the vehicle could roll into harm’s way, resulting in
accidents with serious injury or death.
The handlebar (included in accessory Stroller and Jogger
Kit) must be secured with both security pins at all times.
Otherwise, the handlebar could fall off when you are push-
ing it, and the Jogger or Stroller (accessory kit) could roll
away unintentionally, resulting in accidents with serious
injury or death.
For safety reasons, no modifications or changes can be
made to the vehicle. Changes and modifications can com-
promise the safety of the Kiddy Van and lead to accidents
with serious injury or death.
The rider and the children in the Trailer should wear a
CPSC-approved bicycle helmet at all times. In the case of
an accident, a helmet will prevent or reduce head injuries.
In some countries, the use of helmets is required by law.
Riding without a helmet could result in serious injury or
death in the case of an accident.